Scenes From Art Basel Miami Beach, Part 1

Art Basel Miami Beach opens to VIP guests on Wednesday, but there was no shortage of previews and parties leading up to the main event. Below, a look around some of the events Tuesday evening in Miami Beach. Among the offerings: a DJ set by Lady Bunny, ice skating in short shorts, and more. See more in Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5.

A security guard keeps watch at an entry to the Art Basel welcome reception in Collins Park.

A videographer capturing the action at the Art Basel welcome reception at Collins Park, outside the Bass Museum.